Wat Maha Leap Temple
Local Buddhist monastery with traditional architecture
Wat Maha Leap at a Glance#
Best Time to Visit Wat Maha Leap#
Wat Maha Leap is most pleasant to visit in the cool, dry months (November-February) when humidity and rain are at their lowest.
History & Culture of Wat Maha Leap#
Wat Maha Leap is one of the few Buddhist temples in Cambodia built entirely of wood. Most such temples that survived into the 20th century were destroyed by the Khmer Rouge, but Wat Maha Leap was spared because it was pressed into service as a hospital. Held in high regard by the local community, it has since undergone restoration of its gilded wooden beams and its murals depicting the life of the Buddha.
Weather & Climate near Wat Maha Leap#
Wat Maha Leap's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1543 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (204 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (263 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
